Answer this question truthfully
### Question: Who is at highest risk for Macular degeneration ?
### Response: The greatest risk factor is age. Although macular degeneration may occur during middle age, studies show that people over age 60 are at greater risk than other age groups. For instance, a large study found that people in middle-age have about a 2% risk of getting macular degeneration, but this risk increased to nearly 30% in those over age 75.
Other risk factors include:
Smoking: Smoking may increase the risk of macular degeneration. Obesity: Research studies suggest a link between obesity and the progression of early and intermediate stage macular degeneration to advanced macular degeneration. Race: Caucasians are much more likely to lose vision from macular degeneration than African Americans. Family history: Those with immediate family members who have macular degeneration are at a higher risk of developing the disease. Gender: Women appear to be at greater risk than men. Diet: Diets high in fat may increase the risk of macular degeneration